Overview
ETE Pirassununga serves approximately 66,589 people in Pirassununga, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
ETE Pirassununga is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Marília neighborhood of Pirassununga, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Serving an estimated population of 66,589, the facility is part of the region's sanitation infrastructure managed by local authorities. Pirassununga lies in the Piracicaba metropolitan region, an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to comply with Brazil's national environmental standards, which require adequate treatment to protect water quality. Brazilian regulations typically mandate secondary or advanced treatment for plants of this scale, especially in sensitive watersheds. The facility's design capacity and operational status are not publicly recorded, but the population served indicates a substantial treatment demand. The treated effluent from ETE Pirassununga likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Mogi Guaçu River, a major tributary of the Rio Pardo, which eventually reaches the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Mogi Guaçu River, which flows into the Rio Pardo and ultimately the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and provides water for irrigation and drinking. The region's tropical climate and agricultural land use make nutrient removal critical to avoid eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Pirassununga is located in the Jardim Marília neighborhood of Pirassununga, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the urban population of the municipality.
The plant serves approximately 66,589 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Mogi Guaçu River, part of the broader Paraná River basin. Specific discharge details are not publicly available.
The plant helps protect the Mogi Guaçu River and its tributaries, which are part of the Rio Pardo watershed. These water bodies support regional biodiversity and water supply.
Brazil's national standards, such as CONAMA resolutions, require adequate treatment for municipal wastewater. For a plant serving ~66,589 people, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet water quality goals.
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